Lauren Cooks Levitan
About Lauren Cooks Levitan
Lauren Cooks Levitan serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Faire since 2019 and has extensive experience in finance and management across various companies, including Goldman Sachs and Fanatics, Inc.
Work at Faire
Lauren Cooks Levitan has served as Chief Financial Officer at Faire since 2019. In this role, she manages financial operations and strategic planning for the company, which operates as a tech-driven marketplace. Her leadership contributes to the financial health and growth of Faire, which is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Cooks Levitan earned her MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where she studied from 1990 to 1992. Prior to that, she attended Duke University from 1984 to 1987. Her educational background supports her expertise in finance and management, which she has applied throughout her diverse career.
Background
Lauren Cooks Levitan has a diverse career that spans various roles in finance and retail. She began her career at Goldman Sachs as an Equity Capital Markets Analyst from 1987 to 1990. She later held positions at Crate & Barrel and Gymboree, focusing on merchandise management, before transitioning to financial roles at Cowen and Company LLC and Fanatics, Inc.
Achievements at e.l.f. Cosmetics
Lauren Cooks Levitan has served as an Independent Board Director at e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2016. In her role, she chairs the Compensation Committee and has previously participated in the Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Her involvement reflects her commitment to corporate governance and strategic oversight.
Experience in Specialty Retail Equity Research
Lauren Cooks Levitan has significant experience in specialty retail equity research, having worked as Managing Director at Cowen and Company LLC from 2002 to 2008. This role involved analyzing market trends and providing insights that informed investment decisions in the retail sector.